The Delhi teen murder case came to light on September 13, 2026, when the decomposed body of a 17-year-old girl was found near a field in Swaroop Nagar, Northwest Delhi. Delhi Police later apprehended four people, including three juveniles, after tracing a suspected tempo through CCTV footage. Investigators are examining forensic and technical evidence as the probe continues.   The Delhi teen murder case came to light on September 13, 2026, whe

The US is investigating a possible Iran link to cyberattacks on two Texas-bound energy tankers after Coast Guard and FBI teams found evidence of malicious cyber activity. Officials have not attributed the attacks to Tehran, but the incidents are raising concerns about maritime cyber threats and critical infrastructure. Tanker cyberattack triggers US investigation US Coast Guard personnel and FBI cyber specialists boarded two foreign-flag

West Town Chicago has been ranked No. 18 on Time Out’s 2026 list of the world’s coolest neighborhoods. The West Side district was recognized for its restaurants, nightlife, cultural spaces, independent businesses and community character, joining Los Angeles and New York on the list. West Town ranks No. 18 worldwide Chicago’s West Town has been ranked No. 18 on Time Out’s 2026 list of th

Columbus City Schools has joined federal social media addiction litigation involving major technology platforms, alleging problematic use among students has contributed to counseling, mental-health, behavioral and staff-training costs across the Ohio district. Columbus City Schools has joined federal litigation against major social media companies, alleging that platform features encouraging excessive use among young peopl

An Alameda warehouse fire broke out at a vacant multistory building on Rainbow Court at the former Alameda Naval Air Station site. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and officials had not determined the cause. Firefighters responded to a large blaze at a vacant multistory warehouse in Alameda, California, after flames broke out early Thursday, according to the Alameda Fire Department.

An Indian passenger died onboard a Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Sydney after reportedly suffering a severe asthma-related medical emergency during the journey. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the air, prompting cabin crew members to respond immediately and provide assistance to the passenger. Passenger suffers medical emergency mid-flight According to available information, the passenger became critically unwell after experiencing s

Asian Games 2026 action began for India with teqball in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Declan Gonsalves and Mohamed Beg became India's first competitors at the Games but lost both men's doubles group-stage matches. The event also marks teqball's Asian Games debut.   Asian Games 2026: India teqball pair lose both group matches India's Asian Games 2026 campaign got underway on September 17 with teqball ac

Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions in its latest dictionary update, bringing terms such as looksmaxxing, vibe coding, meme coin and parasocial into its online collection as internet culture, AI and everyday speech continue to reshape English. Merriam-Webster new words reflect changing English Merriam-Webster announced the update on September 15, saying the new entries represent words and meanings that have demonstr

The Mecca drone row has intensified Saudi-Houthi tensions after Riyadh said its air defenses intercepted a drone approaching the holy city. The Houthis denied targeting Mecca and separately claimed they shot down a Saudi F-15 over Yemen’s Marib province. Mecca drone row raises security concerns Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as an attempt by Yemen’s Houthis to target Mecca after t

Anant Nag has been named the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 recipient, honoring a five-decade career across Indian cinema. The veteran Kannada actor will receive the award at the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026, recognizing his lasting contribution to film. Veteran actor Anant Nag has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, India’s highest honor in cinema. The Go

The US Supreme Court has declined to allow a new Postal Service rule affecting mail ballots to take effect ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, leaving existing state vote-by-mail procedures in place for the approaching election. The court said the federal government was unlikely to succeed in its challenge to a lower-court injunction and that the circumstances did not justify emergency relief. Mail ballot procedures remain unchanged The disputed rule wo

Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court as petitioners challenge a Madras High Court ruling. The Kapoor family land dispute involves 2.7 acres on East Coast Road, limitation claims and court-ordered mediation.   The Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court after MC Sivakami challenged a Madras High Court order dismissing her suit over 2.7 acres of land on East Coast Road. The property was sold to Sr

India’s women’s kabaddi team will head into the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with the goal of defending its continental title, with captain Pushpa Rana describing the pressure of expectations as a source of motivation rather than a burden. Rana has been named captain of the 12-member squad and will lead India in a campaign beginning on September 21. The team has focused on match-specific practice, video analysis and correcting weaknesses identified by the coaching staff as part

Veteran actor Ambika has shared her views on the public attention surrounding actor Trisha Krishnan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after the two were seen at a motorsport event at Silverstone in the United Kingdom on September 12. Vijay and Trisha were present at the venue where actor Ajith Kumar participated in a racing event with his team. Videos and photographs showing the two at Silverstone later circulated widely on social media, leading to considerable discussion among fa

India is considering stricter front-of-pack red warning labels for packaged foods after the Supreme Court questioned whether the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s proposed system could allow too many products to avoid health warnings. The FSSAI had proposed a two-phase system in which a red hexagonal warning would initially appear only when a product exceeded limits in at least two of three categories — added sugar, salt or saturated fat. A stricter second phase was

UPI charges from October 15 2026 will mainly affect eligible merchant payments above Rs 2,000. Person-to-person UPI transfers remain free, while fuel, rail, insurance and utility payments get special MDR rates.   UPI charges from October 15 2026 will introduce a revised fee structure for certain merchant payments, while most everyday users will continue to make personal UPI transfers without charges. Under the n

Mohammed Jaber Hussain, a 27-year-old Hyderabad native living in Lowell, Massachusetts, died on September 14, 2026. His family is seeking assistance to repatriate his mortal remains to India, prompting appeals for support from authorities and the Indian community. Hyderabad family seeks urgent assistance International transportation of mortal rem

Libya's role as a regional drug trafficking hub is attracting renewed attention after authorities announced the seizure of 100,000 ecstasy tablets hidden inside a cargo vehicle. The case comes as United Nations research warns that Libya's fractured political and security environment has helped trafficking networks expand routes linking North Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Libya ecstasy seizure exposes expanding drug routes

A Stockport husband has admitted 60 offences against his wife after pleading guilty to the remaining charges in a case involving more than two decades of sexual abuse. The man, who cannot legally be identified because doing so could reveal his wife's identity, remains in custody while related proceedings continue. Stockport husband guilty plea reaches 60 offences The man, who is in his 60s and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy Temple as the ceremonial backdrop, placing Rameswaram’s spiritual and architectural heritage at the centre of the 18th BRICS Summit. Modi Welcomes BRICS Leaders at Bharat Mandapam Prime Minister Narendra Modi received visiting leaders on September 12 as India hosted the 18th BRICS